Why did Germany support Spain?
Nazi support for General Franco was motivated by several factors, including as a distraction from Hitler’s central European strategy, and the creation of a Spanish state friendly to Germany to threaten France. It further provided an opportunity to train men and test equipment and tactics.
What caused Spanish Civil War?
The main cause of the Spanish Civil War, was the failure of Spanish democracy. This was because there was a refusal by the Spanish parties and groups to compromise and respect democratic norms.
Why didn’t the Germans invade Spain in WW2?
Hitler wanted an alliance with both Vichy France and Spain. Since he compromised when they requested stuff from him, neither was happy enough to become Hitler’s ally. So basically the Germans didn’t invade Spain since he considered them allies, but the allied powers didn’t either as Spain was neutral.
Why didn’t Spain join the Axis powers during WW2?
Throughout the war, Spain was non-belligerent partner of Nazi regime. They sent just about every form of support to axis except officially joining the axis as a belligerent party. Even that, Franco had offered to join Germany when things seemed highly favorable for Hitler.
Could Germany conquer the whole of Spain and Portugal?
It’s unlikely that Germany would be able to defeat Spain and Portugal and conquer the whole peninsula. The Germans would not close the Straits of Gibraltar to the allies. Slowly at first, Germans would be held, and then later pushed back across the peninsula.
Why did Spain not fight in the Spanish Civil War?
Much of the reason for Spanish reluctance to join the war was due to Spain’s reliance on imports from the United States. Spain was still recovering from its civil war and Franco knew his armed forces would not be able to defend the Canary Islands and Spanish Morocco from a British attack.